The Cave of the Silken Web ·盘丝洞

One of the earliest cinematic adaptation of Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. When seeking for food alone, Tang Xuanzang was kept prisoner by seven spider monsters who took the form of seven beautiful women. The Monkey King and the other two of Xuanzang's disciples managed to rescue him with the help of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva/Guanyin. They renounced the desire for lust and continued the quest for Buddhist Scriptures.

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Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
Release Date

Feb 02, 1927

Duration: 59 min

Popularity: 0.1898
7 votes
Directed by

Dan Duyu

Screenplay by

Guan Ji'an

Productions

Shanghai Film Company (CN)Shanghai Photoplay Company

Budget

Revenue: NA